St. Francis - Men and women of good will throughout the ages have been inspired and motivated by St. Francis' spiritual and human ideals. Our Foundress - The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration was founded in 1863 by Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel in Olpe, Germany. History of SSFHS - The history of Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc. History of SSFPA - The history of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration (website)

“He was constant in purpose, stable in virtue, persevering in grace, and unchanging in all things. He was quick to pardon, slow to become angry, ready of wit, tenacious of memory, in all things simple. He was unbending with himself, understanding toward others, and discreet in all things.” Thomas of Celano